AGRI405 – Livestock Mating Management and Planning

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Module code
AGRI405
Module title
Livestock Mating Management and Planning
Prescription
This module is intended for people who are working in a livestock farming context and recognises the skills and knowledge necessary to take responsibility for implementing a livestock mating plan.
Programmes
  • SX1605
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
  • Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
Directed hours
10
Self directed hours
90
Total learning hours
100
Resources required
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of management strategies required to achieve optimum mating results.
Implement a livestock mating plan.
Content
-Management practices that may contribute to the achievement of mating targets.
-Technologies available that may contribute to the achievement of mating targets.
-Genetic selection contributes to achieving optimum mating targets.
-Management strategies to meet livestock mating plan requirements.
-Maintaining records to meet livestock mating plan requirements.
-Monitoring and reports progress towards mating targets.
-Evaluating results of livestock mating against livestock mating plan targets.
Teaching and Learning Strategi
Face to face delivery, including lectures, workshops, and tutorials and small group sessions, either on site or through methods such as interactive video conferencing. Flexible and blended delivery modes will be used which best meet the requirements of the learner and the learning outcomes.
Assessment Criteria
Portfolio of Evidence 100